Three nabbed for misappropriating subsidised diesel
MIRI: The Miri branch of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) arrested three local men and seized subsidised diesel worth RM176,660, suspected of being misappropriated at an illegal facility in Kampung Tukau, this morning. The raid was carried out at about 4.30am today. The suspects are aged between sixteen to sixty years old […]
Ministry improves Malaysian Family sales event
By Gerald Gilles KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is improving the Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PKJM) 2.0 by involving all state constituencies. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said previously, the PJKM involved 222 parliaments and expanded to 613 state constituencies nationwide. “The model was decided by his ministry […]
Long queues to buy cheaper items
By Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sale Programme (JAKM) being organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has attracted visitors who are willing to queue up to buy necessities. One of the visitors, 20-year-old Ayremeineil Ganya Tommy Pila had waited for two hours to buy household […]
Talks and roadshows to up consumerism
SIBU: The authorities are coming up with a series of talks and seminars on consumerism to increase consumer awareness here. A total of 200 traders and consumers participated in the ‘Challenges of Consumers in Investment’ seminar here on Thursday (July 28). The seminar was organised by the National Consumer Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry […]
Council proposed to tackle consumer issues in Sarawak
SIBU: The National Consumer Foundation has urged the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to set up a council to act as a bridge between consumers and the government. Foundation president Datuk Mohd Firdaus Abdullah said the body could be named as ‘Sarawak Regional Consumer Movement Council’ to give better protection to consumers. […]
Get special permit first
KUCHING: Eligible consumers may purchase petrol and diesel from gas stations for personal use if they first apply for a special permit under the Supply Control Act (AKB) of 1961. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister (KPDNHEP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.said this was done to prevent irresponsible parties, small scale businesses, organisations or people […]
Monitoring consumer goods’ prices
SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) consumer affairs officers appointed in each parliamentary constituency nationwide will monitor the supply and prices of consumer goods at all times. In giving the assurance, its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said as such the public must make complaints based on facts and not […]
Ministry stepping up efforts to empower consumers
SERIAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (KPDNHEP) role is to create awareness and produce knowledgeable consumers, motivated to act and are able to solve problems through the right channels. “The ministry is constantly stepping up efforts to disseminate information to the public so that consumers are empowered,” said Deputy Minister for Agriculture […]
Two caught having substantial illegal diesel
PADAWAN: Marine police here arrested two local men after they were allegedly found to be in possession of over 15,000 litres of diesel without valid documents yesterday. Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad in a statement, said the raid codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’, was carried out around 6pm at one shed. The […]
Let us know and we will assist
KUCHING: Sarawak police are ever ready to complement the efforts of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to curb the smuggling of subsidised goods if there is a request. State Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri gave this assurance when he said district police headquarters (IPDs) and the General Operations Force (GOF) […]
